Emma A. Adams Obituary (1919 - 2012)

Emma A. Adams, 92 years of age, of Beatrice passed away at the Beatrice Manor Care Center and into the loving arms of her Lord and husband Almon on Friday, March 9, 2012. She was born on June 11, 1919 at Plattsmouth, NE. to John and Ida (Neel) Warthen. Emma married Almon D. Adams on April 26, 1937 in Narka, Kansas and they moved to Beatrice in 1946. She had been employed at the Swift Company, and then at the Beatrice State Developmental Center for 18 years before her retirement. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and had preformed solos at the church. Emma enjoyed attending family activities, playing cards and dominos, crocheting, sewing, decorating cakes, and collecting Salt and Pepper shakers. Emma was loved by many and will be missed. We love you Mom. Survivors include 4 sons; Almon (Bud) Dwight Adams and wife Barbara of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Gary Lee Adams and wife Kathryn of Beatrice, Robert Allen Adams and wife Sue of Vermilion, Kansas, and Doyle Dean Adams and wife Bev of Lincoln; 15 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren, 6 step great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren; Special family friend Lucille Bergstraesser; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Ida (Neel) Warthen; husband Almon D. Adams (2006); twin grandsons David and Dwight Adams; 1 great grandson Jason Myers; twin great great grandchildren; 2 brothers Melvin Carpenter and Harry Warthen; and 2 daughters in law Carol Adams and Sandi Adams. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Beatrice with Reverend Theodora Boolin and Reverend Rick Adams officiating. Interment will be in the Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. The body will lie in state from 10-9:00 Tuesday at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice with the family greeting friends from 6-7:30, and at the church one hour preceding the service on Wednesday. A family prayer service will be held at 10:45 A.M. Wednesday at the church. A memorial has been established to the church, Salvation Army, or the donor's choice with the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in charge. You may sign Emma's guest book, or watch her video tribute when completed at www.ghchapel.com. These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.